Electrician / Electrical Technician

BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL; Ballina Shire; Sur place; AUD 71 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Job security and supportive culture

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Uniform and PPE

Résumé du poste

BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL is seeking a trade qualified electrician to join its Facilities Management team. The role involves electrical installation and maintenance across domestic, commercial and industrial settings, with opportunities to supervise apprentices and contractors.

A strong focus on safety, teamwork and service delivery is essential. Applicants should hold a Class C licence, White Card, and be willing to work outside standard hours.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified electrician with domestic, commercial and industrial wiring experience.
• Experience reading electrical schematic drawings.
• Experience supervising apprentices and contractors.
• Class C driver licence with manual transmission.
• White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction).
• Willingness to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Immunisation against Hepatitis A and B or willing to participate.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call roster/outside hours.

Responsabilités

• Provide high level support and expertise in Council’s electrical installation and maintenance functions.
• Work with the team to support efficient service delivery and achievement of goals.
• Direct and supervise apprentices and contractors.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Maintain safety and compliance across electrical projects.

Connaissances

Domestic wiring

Commercial wiring

Industrial wiring

Control circuit wiring

Fault finding

Read schematics

Supervise apprentices

Microsoft 365

Formation

Trade qualified electrician

Outils

Microsoft 365

Description du poste

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

We are seeking an energetic and hard working trade qualified electrician to join Councils Facilities Management section.

Reporting to the Team Leader Electrical Services, this position is responsible for providing high level support and expertise in relation to all Council’s electrical installation and maintenance functions. The position is broad and provides the opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of specialised electrical components. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to leverage their electrical expertise in a diverse role!

A key focus of this position will be to work constructively with the team to support efficient service delivery and the achievement of goals and objectives.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Demonstrated experience in domestic, commercial and industrial wiring systems.
• Proven experience working in control circuit wiring and electrical circuit fault finding.
• Proven ability to read and understand electrical schematic drawings.
• Proven experience in the direction and supervision of apprentices and contractors.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with experience in Microsoft 365 and other corporate software.
• Class C driver licence with the ability to operate a manual transmission and a good and safe driving record.
• Work Safely in the Construction Industry Induction ticket (white card).
• Ability and willingness to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Current immunisation against Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B viruses or willingness to participate in an immunisation program.
• Ability and willingness to participate in an on-call roster and work outside or normal working hours as required.

The rewards

• An annual salary range of $71,100 to $81,500 (plus 12% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• A weekly tool allowance of $46.83.
• A weekly industry allowance of $77.35.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
• Provision of uniform and PPE.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

11.30pm on Sunday 22 November 2026

Ballina: Where Coastal Charm Meets Modern Living

Ballina is a vibrant town that combines natural beauty, famous attractions, and modern amenities. Known for its stunning beaches, lush hinterland, and the scenic Richmond River, Ballina offers a laid-back lifestyle within a tight-knit community.

Visitors flock to the iconic Big Prawn, a beloved landmark celebrating the region’s fishing heritage, and Ballina’s nearby Lighthouse Beach for spectacular coastal views and whale watching. The town’s mild climate makes outdoor adventures like surfing, hiking, and river cruises enjoyable year-round.

With its ideal location just a short drive from Byron Bay and serviced by the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Ballina is easily accessible for both road and air travel. Locals and tourists alike benefit from excellent healthcare, education, and retail facilities, creating a unique balance of charm, convenience, and natural beauty for everyone to enjoy.